The Election Commission of India (ECI) has Notified the schedule for the bye-election to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) from Punjab
Chandigarh, October 6: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has Notified the schedule for the bye-election to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) from Punjab, following the vacancy that arose due to the resignation of Sanjeev Arora on July 1, 2025. The term of the vacated seat is up to April 9, 2028.
According to the notification issued by the Election Commission on October 6, 2025, the bye-election will be conducted to fill the said vacancy in accordance with the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and the rules framed thereunder.
Rajya Sabha Bye-Election ; Nomination process will start from 6 October
As per the schedule, the Nomination process will start from 6 October and October 13, 2025 (Monday) is the Last date for filing nominations, however No nominations will be accepted on gazetted public holidays covered under section 25 of Negotiable Instrument Act.
October 14, 2025 (Tuesday): Date for scrutiny of nominations
16 October , 2025 (Thursday): Last date for withdrawal of candidature
October 24, 2025 (Friday): Date of polling (if necessary)
October 28, 2025 (Tuesday): Date before which the election process shall be completed
The polling, if required, will be held between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
The Election Commission has worked in consultation with the Government of Punjab. Ram Lok Khatana, Secretary, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Secretariat, has been designated as the Returning Officer for the bye-election. Jaswinder Singh is the Deputy Secretary at the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Secretariat. He will assist as the Assistant Returning Officer for the election process.
